Spending Thanksgiving in New Orleans? Whether you’re a local taking a break from the kitchen or visiting for the holiday, the Crescent City offers countless ways to celebrate. From classic Creole feasts to modern fine dining, these restaurants (sorted by neighborhood) will be open and ready to serve you on Thanksgiving Day.

Note: Many restaurants feature special Thanksgiving menus, adjusted hours, and set order pickup dates. Be sure to double-check deadlines, pickup times, and menus in advance, especially if you have dietary needs or plan to make reservations (which we always recommend)

The French Quarter

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Arnaud’s Restaurant  (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Brennan's (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Chemin à la Mer 
Curio 
Criollo
The Court of Two Sisters (Brunch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
Hard Rock Cafe
Kingfish 
Mambo's 

An Arnaud's employee sets fire to a pan to make café brulot
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Broussard's - Pompano Pontchartrain
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House Filet - Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
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Chemin à la Mer - Interior Dining Room
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Demi Royale & Fried Oyster Pan Roast - Tableau
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Palm & Pine
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(1) Arnaud’s Restaurant , (2) Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard, (3) Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse, (4) Chemin à la Mer, (5) Tableau, (6) Palm & Pine

Miss River 
Muriel’s  
Olde NOLA Cookery 
Oceana Grill 
Palm&Pine
Red Fish Grill (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Restaurant R’evolution (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
M Bistro
Sylvain 
Tableau
Tujague's (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

Central Business District/ Downtown

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Briquette
Chophouse New Orleans
Compère Lapin
Domenica
Gospel Coffee & Boozy Treats
King Brasserie (7a.m. to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Luke Restaurant (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Peacock Room
Seaworthy

Briquette NOLA
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Couvant
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Crawfish Beignets - King Brasserie
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Luke
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Dinner at Seaworthy
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(1) Briquette, (2) Couvant, (3) King Brasserie, (4) Luke Restaurant, (5) Seaworthy

Garden District/ Uptown

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Avenue Cafe (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Bayou Bar
Hot Tin
The Chloe (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Jack Rose (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Lula Restaurant Distillery (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

The Chloe Restaurant
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Eggplant Teriyaki - Jack Rose
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Lula Distillery
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(1) The Chloe , (2) Jack Rose, (3) Lula Restaurant Distillery

Other Notable Neighborhoods

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Boulevard American Bistro (Warehouse District, Metairie, Elmwood)
Copeland's of New Orleans (Harvey, Metairie, Kenner, Slidell)
Dooky Chase (Treme neighborhood)
The Elysian Bar (Bywater neighborhood)
Ralph’s on the Park (Mid-city Neighborhood)
Vessel (Mid-city Neighborhood)

Pre Ordered & Catered Thanksgiving Meals

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Café Reconcile
Give back while you give thanks! Café Reconcile’s Thanksgiving meals support their workforce training program for young adults. Choose from soups, family sides, entrées, and desserts. All meals come with simple reheating instructions. Menu: Café Reconcile Thanksgiving Catering​​​
Order Pickup: Wednesday, November 26 at 12 PM, 2 PM, or 4 PM 

Commissary
Commissary is serving up a full Thanksgiving feast featuring turkeys, sides, desserts, soups, and appetizers, which is perfect for a cozy family gathering or Friendsgiving spread. The order deadline is November 22.
​Order Pickup: November 26 & 27

Copeland’s of New Orleans 
Celebrate with a Louisiana twist at Copeland’s! Their Thanksgiving feast packages serve 6–8 people and include dessert add-ons, or you can order items à la carte. Menu: Copeland’s Thanksgiving Catering Menu
​Order Pickup: November 10 – November 27

Hot Stuff 
Hot Stuffs brings Southern flavor to your Thanksgiving table with classics like smoked turkey, sage brown butter rolls, mac & cheese, green bean casserole, and sweet potato pie. Menu: Hot Stuffs Thanksgiving Menu​
Order Pickup: Wednesday, November 26

Catfish Plate - Café Reconcile
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The Commissary NOLA
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Lemon Meringue Tarts - La Boulangerie
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BBQ Shrimp Toast - Willa Jean
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(1) Café Reconcile, (2) Commissary, (3) La Boulangerie, (4) Willa Jean

La Boulangerie / Cochon Butcher
Make your holiday table extra special with gourmet appetizers, sides, and desserts from La Boulangerie and Cochon Butcher. Highlights include brie en croûte with cranberry jam, butternut squash soup, and an assortment of festive sweets. Menu: La Boulangerie Thanksgiving Catering
Order Pickup: Tuesday, November 25 & Wednesday, November 26, from 11 AM – 5 PM 

McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin
Let McHardy’s take care of your Thanksgiving feast this year! Their table-ready turkeys come in flavorful varieties like Original, Lemon Pepper, Cajun Spice, Garlic Herb, and Jamaican Jerk. They also offer oven-ready half pans of Southern favorites including dirty rice, mac and cheese, potato salad, coleslaw, gravy, and seasoned green beans. Orders open on November 1. Call McHardy’s to place your order: (504) 949-0000
Order Pickup: Thanksgiving Day, 7 AM – 2 PM (assigned pickup times) 

Pigeon Catering & Events 
Pigeon offers family-style Thanksgiving packages as well as à la carte options — plus wine and delivery services for added convenience. You can even add disposable serveware for an extra cost. The order deadline is Friday, November 21. Menu: Pigeon Holiday Menu 2025
Order Pickup: Wednesday, November 26, from 9 AM – 1 PM 

Willa Jean 
Known for their decadent desserts and Southern-style sides, Willa Jean’s Thanksgiving menu features everything from oyster dressing to cornbread and andouille stuffing. Don’t forget one of their famous pies to complete your meal! The order deadline is Sunday, November 23. Menu: Willa Jean Thanksgiving Catering
Order Pickup: Tuesday, November 25 & Wednesday, November 26, from 8 AM – 2 PM